trainee assistant buyer Review

by Debenhams

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I learnt alot and really got involved in the job

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • mostly valued but sometimes stayed late and wasnt credited for it

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • veyr good training available

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • very busy due to the hectic nature of the job

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • alot of resposibilty given if you put yourself forward for it

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • learnt alot about industry and developed skills for final year and next job

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • hectic and friendly

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • good training and check up sessions in place

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • as above, they want to train you so you return at a higher level

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • contract offered but unsure at present

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • there were around 20 of us that met up regularly

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • very expensive as its london

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • brilliant

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • not so many through work but plenty abvailable

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

International

October 2008

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